What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Hab DSP (Direct Support Professional) - Lake Katrine position at Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley?
Join a dynamic, mission-driven team that leads with compassion, collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping people thrive. At Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley (WSHV), our Direct Support Professionals in Day Habilitation bring professionalism, creativity, and heart to their work every day, supporting individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities in ways that promote dignity, independence, community participation, and personal growth.
WSHV is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities across the Hudson Valley. For over 70 years, we have partnered with individuals and families to provide innovative educational, residential, Day Habilitation, and community-based services tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
With a team of more than 250 dedicated professionals, WSHV is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered supports across all programs. Guided by our core values, professionalism, dignity, integration, accountability, and innovation, we work together to build inclusive communities where every individual has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate .
- Ability to communicate accurately in writing.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Strong interest in providing quality support and care to persons with disabilities.
- Experience working in a program serving the developmentally disabled preferred.
- Ability to transfer individuals with physical disabilities.
- Possession of a clean, valid driver’s license is preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the persons with disabilities who receive Day Habilitation services.
- Implementation of individual’s Day Habilitation plan.
- Assist with unloading and loading individuals to and from vans.
- Physically transfer participants during ADL and positioning activities.
- Assist and train individuals in activities of daily living, including but not limited to: toileting, feeding, dressing.
- Administration of tube feedings/fluids as prescribed by medical staff.
- Ensure that all record keeping and documentation completed is accurate and within required time frame.
- Expeditiously reporting any sickness, injury or seizure to medical authorities.
- Participate in cleaning and general maintenance of the Agency-owned property.
- Participate in cleaning and maintenance of adaptive equipment and other personal possessions of consumers.
- Transport and participate with individuals during Day Habilitation community activities.
- Meetings with the Developmental Specialist and Community Inclusion Specialist to prepare for subsequent programming.
- Participate in mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
- Perform any other related duties as directed by the Coordinator of Day Habilitation and/or designee.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20